Research Associate - Policy and Communities Knowledge Exchange

This post is part-time (21 hours per week) and has funding for up to 2 years.

We have an opportunity for a Research Associate to develop research, knowledge exchange and policy facing activities as a key member of the Civic Imaginary Partnerships project, www.civicimaginaries.gla.ac.uk, based in the Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy. The role is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, and the successful candidate will work with Dr. Michael Howcroft, the research team and partners across the UK to develop long-term ethnographic understandings of contemporary civic cultures. You will be supported to lead key activities relating to policy engagement with local and central governments and the third sector.

The role requires expert knowledge in local governance and participation, creative research methods in community settings and experience developing policy facing materials and activities. Theoretical/conceptual knowledge of place, the civic, and a detailed awareness of place-based policies and practices across the four nations of the United Kingdom and internationally will be an asset. A flexible/hybrid working arrangement is possible, and given the nature of the research methodology, the project involves some national and international travel. This should not exclude candidates with accessibility needs as adjustments to activities can be planned to successfully deliver the project.

For further details or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dr. Michael Howcroft michael.howcroft@glasgow.ac.uk.

To apply :https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-policy-and-communities-knowledge-exchange-5916655

Closing date: 22 June 2026 @23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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